User talk:Zinkecampaign

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January 2014
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 * School]] and attended SEAL training (class 136). He was then assigned to SEAL Team ONE in Coronado, California|Coronado, CA  where he led counter-insurgency and contingency operations in the Persian Gulf and the Pacific

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 * School]] and attended SEAL training (class 136). He was then assigned to SEAL Team ONE in Coronado, California|Coronado, CA  where he led counter-insurgency and contingency operations in the Persian Gulf and the Pacific

This account has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia because your username, Zinkecampaign, does not meet our username policy. '''Your username is the only reason for this block. You are welcome to choose a new username (see below) and continue editing.''' A username should not be promotional, related to a "real-world" group or organization, misleading, offensive or disruptive. Also, usernames may not end in the word "bot" unless the account is an approved bot account. You are encouraged to choose a new account name that meets our policy guidelines and create the account yourself. Alternatively, if you have already made edits and you wish to keep your existing contributions under a new name, then you may request a change in username by:
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If you feel that you were blocked in error, you may appeal this block by adding below this notice the text, but you should read our guide to appealing blocks first. GB fan 23:21, 14 January 2014 (UTC)


 * Are you saying you are Ryan Zinke since that is the article you have been editing? GB fan 00:34, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

No. I'm doing this on his behalf. Should I choose a different username? First time editing an article, so this is all new to me. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Zinkecampaign (talk • contribs) 00:37, 15 January 2014‎
 * Yes you should pick a different name. I would suggest you read Plain and simple conflict of interest guide before going any further.  You should not be editing the article on his behalf.  GB fan 00:51, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

Okay, thanks! Will make the username change and adjust accordingly. Would appreciate if you could restore the account as there are other items that need to be adjusted.

Here are a few key questions:
 * Do you understand that Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, and not a web host and the article is not his personal webpage?
 * Do you understand conflict of interest?

You are currently blocked because your username appears directly related to a campaign that you have been promoting, contrary to the username policy. Changing the username will not allow you to violate the 3 important principles above. GB fan 01:17, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

I'm afraid I have to disagree with the blocking administrator's statement that "Your username is the only reason for this block". There is also (and in my opinion more importantly) the fact that you are clearly here for promotional purposes, which is contrary to Wikipedia policy. If you appear to be editing for the purpose of promotion, you are likely to be blocked, no matter what username you use. JamesBWatson (talk) 11:46, 15 January 2014 (UTC)
 * I agree with JamesBWatson. The subject of your editing appears to be entirely one person, who is currently standing for election. Wikipedia is absolutely not the place to campaign for him. Changing your username will only (perhaps) lead to unblock if you also undertake not to edit about or for Ryan Zinke.--Anthony Bradbury"talk" 21:59, 15 January 2014 (UTC)